Car comparison

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VvsRenault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Renault Megane II (PHASE II)

RS 2.0 16V

224 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2006-2008
VS

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I)

3.0 V6

226 hp2946 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2000-2002

Comparison overview

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Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Highest torque
    300 Nm
    221 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Largest trunk
    330 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    56/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
Power
224hp167kW
226hp169kW
Torque
300Nm221lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,335kg2,943lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
72.5s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
71.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
26.2s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton
Calculated
225Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
714km444mi
Calculated
545km338mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
2,946cc180cu in
Length
4,228mm166in
3,800mm150in
Width
1,777mm70in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,360mm54in
Wheelbase
2,617mm103in
2,511mm99in
Front track
1,517mm60in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,521mm60in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume
330L
65L
Max trunk volume
1,190L
110L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
2
Fuel tank
60L
61L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VRenault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: Power / Torque
  • Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V5,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V66,000 rpm3,750 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.2 s
26.2 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
224 hp
167 kW
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
226 hp
169 kW

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 has 2 hp more than Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
1,335 kg
2,943 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
236 km/h
147 mph
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V6.5 s
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V66.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6 and Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V and Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6: 2.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
714 km
444 mi
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
545 km
338 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
224 hp
167 kW
6.5 s
236 km/h
147 mph
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
226 hp
169 kW
6.4 s
235 km/h
146 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
Power
226 hp
169 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
65 L
2.3 cu ft
Length
3,800 mm
149.6 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
Power
224 hp
167 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
Power
226 hp
169 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
6.5 s
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
6.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
RenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16V
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
RenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleRenaultMegane II (PHASE II)RS 2.0 16VRenaultClio Sport (PHASE I)3.0 V6
Power
224 hp
167 kW
226 hp
169 kW
Torque
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.4 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Fuel consumption
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,228 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
2 seats
Trunk
65 L
2.3 cu ft
Length
3,800 mm
149.6 in
Height
1,360 mm
53.5 in
Range score
714 km
444 mi
545 km
338 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
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Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
65 L
2.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleRenault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16VRenault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6
Consumption8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.70 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.66 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,205 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Renault Megane II (PHASE II) RS 2.0 16V

  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 170 km (105 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 265 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Renault Clio Sport (PHASE I) 3.0 V6

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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